Job Description
Duties and responsibilities:
• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players,
promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support with the day-to-day running of the football kit operation.
• Assist with preparing and distributing training and match kit for players and
staff.
• Ensure all players and staff have the correct kit and equipment for training,
matches, travel and other football activities.
• Ensure all football kits and clothing are washed, dried, folded and prepared for
timely redistribution to players and coaching staff.
• Operate washing machines and tumble dryers safely and efficiently, selecting
appropriate wash cycles, temperatures and detergents in accordance with
garment care instructions.
• Inspect garments before and after washing to identify stains, damage, missing
items or any clothing requiring additional treatment.
• Monitor laundry supplies, including detergents, fabric treatments and cleaning
products, reporting low stock levels and replenishing supplies as required.
• Manage the collection and return of laundry in a timely manner to ensure
players and staff have the required clothing available when needed.
• Carry out routine checks of laundry equipment, report faults promptly and
follow relevant operating and maintenance procedures.
• Follow health and safety, manual handling, hygiene and chemical-handling
procedures at all times, including the safe storage and use of laundry products.
• Assist with the organisation and storage of kit and equipment within the kit
room and designated storage areas.
• Ensure kit is correctly labelled, organised and readily available.
• Report any damaged, missing or worn kit to the Head of Kit and arrange
replacement where required.
• Ensure all kit and equipment is maintained to the required professional
standard.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and organisation within the kit room
and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the preparation of all First Team matchday kit and equipment
• Ensure used kit and equipment is collected, accounted for and returned
following fixtures.
• Assist with the preparation and loading of kit and equipment for away fixtures.
• Ensure daily training kit requirements are prepared and available on time.
• Assist with laundry and kit rotation processes.
• Assist with the preparation and transportation of kit and equipment for
domestic and international travel.
• Assist the Head of Kit that all equipment is packed, checked and delivered
according to agreed schedules.
• Assist with the organisation of kit requirements for pre-season, training camps,
tournaments and overseas tours.
• Support the Head of Kit with regular stock checks and inventory management.
• Support in maintaining accurate records of kit issued to players and staff.
• Assist with seasonal kit changes and the introduction of new playing and
training ranges.
• Report any operational, health & safety or equipment concerns to the Head of
Kit or relevant manager.
• Maintain professional standards at all times when representing the club.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties relating to kit management, laundry
services and the wider support of the football department.
